Countries That Start With The Letter L

There are 9 countries that start with the letter L.

Of the 194 countries around the globe, only 9 start with letter L.

There are 9 countries around the world that start with letter L. Of these four are found in Europe, namely Luxembourg, Lithuania, Latvia and Liechtenstein; three are found in Africa: Libya, Lesotho and Liberia; Lebanon is found in the Middle East; and Laos is found in Asia.

Countries That Start With The Letter L

Laos

Laos is a country found in southeast Asia. It is one of the most mountainous regions in East Asia and contains prized natural attractions. Officially known as the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, it is a socialist republic that is led by one party of mainly military officials. The capital city of Lao is Vientiane and the official currency is Lao kip.

Latvia

Latvia is a country found in northern Europe and is among the three Baltic states. It borders Estonia to the north and Lithuania to the south. Riga is the capital and largest city in the country. Latvia has an estimated population of about 2 million people. The official language of Latvia is Latvian. Riga, the capital city, served as the European culture capital in 2014.

Lebanon

Lebanon is a middle eastern country that is bordered by Syria and Israel to the northeast and south respectively. Lebanon has diverse cultural, religious and ethnic background which contribute to its rich history. The capital city of Lebanon is Beirut and the official currency is the Lebanese pound. Arabic is the country’s main language.

Lesotho

Lesotho is a landlocked country that is encircled by South Africa. The country has high-altitude terrain that is crisscrossed by multiple rivers. Maseru is the largest city in the country and also the capital city. The kingdom of Lesotho has an estimated population of 2 million people. The currency used is the Lesotho loti.

Liberia

Liberia is a located on the western coast of Africa alongside the Ivory Coast, Sierra Leona, and Guinea. It has an estimated population of 4.5 million people and includes over 20 indigenous communities each with their own language. English is the official language of Liberia. The capital city of Liberia is Monrovia, which is also the largest city in the country. Liberia was established as a settlement for black people from America who were brought to Africa under the American Colonization Society during the colonial times.

Libya

The state of Libya is located in North Africa where it borders the Mediterranean Sea. it is the fourth largest country in Africa in terms of land covered. It has an estimated population of 6.2 million people. Tripoli is the capital city of Libya, and is located in the north-western part of the country with a population of 1 million people. The official currency is the Libyan dinar. Arabic is the official language.

Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein, also known as the Principality of Liechtenstein, is a German-speaking country found in central Europe. It is a constitutional monarchy led by the Prince of Liechtenstein. The mountainous terrain makes it a popular winter destination. It has one of the highest GDP per person in the world and has the lowest unemployment rate in the world at 1.5 percent.

Lithuania

Lithuania is a Baltic state bordering Belarus, Poland, and Latvia. The capital city of Latvia is Vilnius which is known for its medieval Old Town. It has a population of 2.8 million people. The official language spoken is Lithuanian, together with Latvian. The country is one of the fastest growing economies in Europe and was recently ranked 21st in the world in terms of Ease of Doing Business.

Luxembourg

Luxembourg is a landlocked country that is surrounded by Germany, Switzerland, France, and Belgium. The capital city is Luxembourg city. The country has a population of 582,972 people. Luxembourg’s culture is heavily intertwined with that of its neighboring countries and consists of a mix of French and German cultures. The official currency is the Euro.

Baltic States

Luxembourg, Lithuania, Latvia, and Liechtenstein are all located within Europe. Of these, Latvia and Luthuania make up 2 of the 3 countries of the Baltic States. These three countries, located on the eastern coast of Europe's Baltic Sea, have created a political affiliations such as the the Baltic Assembly and the Baltic Council of Ministers to encourage intergovernmental cooperation.